ASSEMBLY MANUAL HOBIE CAT EUROPE ZI Toulon Est, BP 250 83078 Toulon cedex 9, France Tel : +33 (0)494 08 78 78 - Fax : +33 (0)494 08 13 99 Email : hobie.cat@wanadoo.fr - http://www.hobie-cat.
ASSEMBLY MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENT LIST OF PARTS ⇒ Hulls (2) ⇒ Front crossbar ⇒ Rear crossbar ⇒ Mast Mast and rigging.....................................6-7 ⇒ Trampoline Mainsail .....................................................8 ⇒ Rear trampoline strip ⇒ Rudder assemblies (2) ⇒ Tiller crossbar ⇒ Tiller extension Righting line.............................................11 ⇒ Mainsail Safety tips ................................................
HULLS Hull assembly 1 Lay the hulls on the ground on their sides with the bottoms to the center (graphics down) as in figure 1. A tarp or pads may be desirable under the hull if the ground surface is rough. There is one plug in the rear of each hull (shown inset). These plugs are used to drain the hulls. The plugs should be in place before sailing. Remove the plugs after sailing to drain any water that may have leaked into the hulls.
TRAMPOLINE Trampoline fittings 1 Proceed to lace the trampoline halves along the rear first. Do not tighten. Tighten the trampoline lacings and attach them as indicated on the picture. 2 Thread and tighten the center trampoline lacing from front to rear. 3 NB : A tight trampoline gives the boat its rigidity.
RUDDER Rudder system assembly 1 Identify the right and the left rudders. Green sticker for the right, red sticker for the left. Attach these to the boat using the two aluminium rudder pins and split rings provided. Tiller crossbar and extension 2 1 2 Locate the tiller crossbar and identify the left and right hand ends. NB: the tiller crossbar (1) locates on top of the tiller/rudder arms (2). Locate the tiller connector kits and install as shown on the photographs.
MAST Mast and rigging 1 Remove the main and jib halyard lines from the ropes bags. Unroll the main halyard wire that is secured at the head of the mast. Using a bowline knot, secure the main halyard line to the thimble at the end of the halyard wire. Now, secure both ends at the base of the mast. 2 Remove all the wires from the wires bag and unroll them. Ensure that all twists are removed. Locate the 8 mm tang shackle and shackle the five wires to the mast tang, as per photograph.
MAST 4 Next, fasten the shrouds into the stay adjusters. To begin with, fasten the shroud about half way up the adjuster. This position can be adjusted later. The position influences mast rake. Now fasten the twist toggles to the anchor bar pins on each side of the boat. You can pull the cover partially over the stay adjusters at this time. The assembly of the trapeze wires can wait until after you have raised the mast.
MAINSAIL BEFORE RAISING THE MAINSAIL, MAKE SURE THAT THE BOAT IS POINTING INTO THE WIND. IF THE WIND CHANGES DIRECTION, MOVE THE BOAT. 1 Unfold the mainsail and lay on a flat clean surface. Undo the set of battens and identify which batten goes in which batten pocket. Insert the battens into the pockets. Using the batten ties secure each batten into it’s respective pocket (as per drawing). Push the battens in reasonably hard - sufficient to remove any wrinkles from the pocket.
MAINSHEET These pictures show how the mainsheet system is assembled and shackled to the traveller car and the clew of the mainsail.
TURBO KIT 1 Before installing the jib on the Hobie Wave, you must first install the parallel bow spreader (provided with the turbo kit). Install bow spreader tangs on each bow under existing bridle wire tang as shown. Pin faces towards center. With trampoline loosened, place bow spreader in position on pins installed on bows.
RIGHTING LINE Take the righting line from the rope bag and attach it to the front crossbar as indicated on the picture. Store the excess line in the trampoline pocket.
Safety tips/Sécurité CAUTION / SAFETY TIPS A LIRE AVANT DE PARTIR • 12 ♦ Whether on land or on the water, watch for overhead power lines. Contact with power lines can cause serious injury or death. ♦ DO NOT sail while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs ♦ Only sail in conditions in which you feel comfortable and where you feel confident that you can safely sail the boat. Never go out in conditions beyond your ability. ♦ Everyone on board should wear a life jacket at all times.